Cady's Grill in Ypsilanti now smoke-free

Cady's Grill in Ypsilanti's Depot Town announced today that the restaurant is now smoke-free.

Cady's owners, Bill and Sandee French, said in a news release that they're attempting to remain ahead of the curve in the wake of a proposed smoking ban at all bars and restaurants in Michigan.

Recently, a state House committee approved legislation that would ban smoking in the workplace, including bars and restaurants. The House Commerce Committee's vote is considered a major step by health groups and other members of a coalition who favor the smoking ban.

However, the proposal still has a long way to go before it could become state law.

Cady's previously had a smoking section available after 9 p.m., and smoking was permitted at the bar. According to the news release, all indoor smoking is now off-limits, although at least for the time being, smoking will be allowed on the front and back patios.

The proposed smoking ban has caused mixed reactions from bar and restaurant owners across the area.